The Bahraini Premier League is the top-flight league in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The competition began in 1956 and follows a double round-robin format, meaning each club faces every other team twice a season. The champions of the Bahraini Premier League are awarded a ticket to the AFC Champions League.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair after being made aware of 'serious historic allegations' that are set to be made public.